競きょう争そう関かん係けい

noun

competitive relationship; rivalry

Refers to a relationship of competition between individuals, groups, companies, or nations. Often used in business, sports, and academic contexts.

• 両りょう社しゃは長なが年ねん、激はげしい競きょう争そう関かん係けいにある。

  The two companies have been in a fierce competitive relationship for many years.

• 競きょう争そう関かん係けいにあるチーム同どう士しでも、互たがいにリスペクトは欠かかせない。

  Even between teams in a competitive relationship, mutual respect is essential.